Wait Briefly ⏱️

🐾 Why do we wait before rewarding?

The reason for briefly waiting before giving the reward is simple:

We want the dog to learn that the reward comes to him — he does not need to move toward it.

Imagine sitting on a chair while someone repeatedly gives you €5.

If you know the money will always come directly to you, you can simply stay seated.

But if the person starts reaching toward you from a distance, you may begin to lean forward and reach for it.

The same thing can happen with the dog.

⚠️ Even a tiny movement matters

During the Stand, even a small movement toward the reward can cause the dog to move a paw.

And once that happens, it is not really the dog’s mistake — we created the situation.

That is why we teach from the beginning:

➡️ Stay exactly where you are
➡️ The reward will come all the way to you

🍪 Always return to the dog first

The correct sequence is:

➡️ Move back toward the dog
➡️ Bring the hand close to the nose
➡️ Wait briefly
➡️ Then reward

Try not to stretch your arm toward the dog from a distance.

💡 A good indicator:
If you have to fully extend your arm to deliver the reward, you are probably still too far away.

🐕 The same applies to Sit and Down

You can use the exact same principle for other positions.

If your dog starts lifting the rear in a Sit or the elbows in a Down when expecting the reward, move all the way back to the dog first.

The position stays still — the reward comes to the dog.